“A winner . . . combines the pace and style of Brown’s Da Vinci Code and the densely plotted espionage of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon novels.”—The Florida Times-UnionAtlanta judge Rachel Cutler loves her job and her kids, but her life takes a dark turn when her father dies under strange circumstances, leaving behind clues to a secret about one of the greatest treasures ever made by man. Forged … treasures ever made by man. Forged of the exquisite gem, the Amber Room inexplicably disappeared sometime during World War II. Determined to solve its mysteries, Rachel takes off for Germany with her ex-husband, Paul, close behind. Before long, they’re in over their heads. Locked into a treacherous game with professional killers, Rachel and Paul find themselves on a collision course with the forces of greed, power, and history itself.
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Steve Berry’s The Columbus Affair.
Praise for The Amber Room
“Compelling . . . adventure-filled . . . a fast-moving, globe-hopping tale.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Magnificently engrossing . . . pure intrigue, pure fun.”—Clive Cussler
“Thrilling . . . fast-paced, highly entertaining.”—Baton Rouge Advocate
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I loved this book!!!! Few photos of the Amber Room remain, but those that do are breathtaking. Construction of the Amber Room began 1701 and was originally located at Charlottenburg Palace, home of Friedrich I, the first King of Prussia. Czarina Elizabeth ordered the room moved to the Catherine Palace in 1755. Of the many priceless works of art …
I love Steve Berry books. This one was no exception. It is well crafted with a taut plotline.
The Amber Room is a much like the kind of tale I write – an international thriller with an everyman protagonist (in this case, an everyman and everywoman) who gets by with whatever native intelligence and wits he/she brings to the party. It was Steve Berry’s first published novel, one of three he wrote before he drifted into Dan Brown territory …
Good description of history story, some true, some?
It was ok. Not nearly as good as the Romanov Prophecy.
Berry is still one of my favorite authors. He did not let me down in this plot, it’s characters and the wonderful gift for description he has. The plot is totally believable for those who are aware of the vastness of stolen art and antiquities from the World Wars. The characters were well developed and did not stray from their roles. The …
Steve Barry at his best! His descriptions make the carvings within the room even more real than the Soviet postwar replication of its wonders. His plots are always so based on actual historical facts while being both reasonable and unique.
Loved this book,
All of Berry’s books are a must read
I enjoy the way Berry wraps a story around historical events. A solid read.
Wonderful insight into history